Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/28

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The Minnesota Wild will take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The Wild come into the game with a record of 41-20-12, placing them third in the Western Central Division. They have secured 8 shutout wins this season under the leadership of Head Coach John Hynes.

The Boston Bruins hold a record of 40-24-8 and rank fourth in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Coached by Marco Sturm, the Bruins have achieved 2 shutout wins this season. Fans can watch the game on NHLN as these two teams meet in what is expected to be an exciting contest.

Wild vs Bruins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Boston Bruins
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild MoneyLine -122, Boston Bruins MoneyLine +104

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a win against the Florida Panthers with a 3-2 score. Their offense was active, putting 50 shots on goal, but they didn’t capitalize on power plays.

In a tough game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Wild lost 6-3. They scored two power-play goals but couldn’t match the Lightning’s six goals. Despite the loss, Brock Faber and Vladimir Tarasenko made notable contributions.

Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy are key players for the Wild. Kaprizov has 38 goals and 42 assists this season. Boldy matches him in goals and has 38 assists, making them a strong offensive duo.

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have been on a rollercoaster in recent games. They secured a win against the Buffalo Sabres with a 4-3 score. David Pastrnak played a key role with one goal and two assists in the game.

In their home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Bruins faced a 4-2 loss. Elias Lindholm scored a goal, but the team struggled to keep up with the Leafs’ 35 shots on goal. Their defense had difficulty, with only six blocks recorded.

Boston’s goaltending has been led by Joonas Korpisalo in recent games. He has appeared in 27 games, achieving 12 wins. However, the Bruins have yet to secure a shutout this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored against the Boston Bruins with a moneyline of -122. The Bruins’ moneyline stands at +104. With Minnesota’s strong performance in goals and assists, they are the pick to win the game. The projected score is Minnesota 4, Boston 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have high rankings in shots on goal, suggesting a potential for scoring. The pick is for the game to go over 6.0, with a projected total of 7 goals.